"It's just the reality of the whole thing setting in. And it's just a tough thing. It's a tough moment for all of us," said Dr. Richard Powell, pastor of McGregor Baptist Church in Ft. Myers.

On the Facebook page "Pray for Jesse Watlington," a post just before 2 p.m. states, "Our precious little son Jesse is now with our Lord and Saviour Jesus."

Jesse was struck by lightning Wednesday during football practice at Southwest Florida Christian Academy. We're told he was the first one out on the field. The boy was later brought to TGH in critical condition. According to his parents, lightning struck Jesse in the chest, then exited out of his left foot and right leg.

At a news conference Friday, they described their son as a sweet, quiet kid who everyone loved.